Remote Graphic Designer | Canva and Affinity - Active Pooling

Design Pickle, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Pickle, a leading design partner, seeks a Graphic Designer contractor to craft brand-aligned visuals for print, digital, and presentations. You’ll translate client briefs into polished assets using Canva and the Affinity Suite, with Adobe tools as needed.

Expect fast-paced projects, collaboration with customers, and continuous focus on quality and consistency. You’ll work across logos, marketing materials, slide decks, and digital assets, ensuring strong information hierarchy and

Qualifications

• Strong graphic design principles including typography, color theory, composition and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to translate client goals into visually compelling assets across print, digital and presentations.
• Proficiency in Canva as primary delivery platform; experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Affinity Suite.
• Understanding of print production standards including bleed, trim and color modes.
• Good English communication for client collaboration (B2 level).

Responsibilities

• Apply typography, color theory, layout and visual hierarchy to client briefs.
• Develop assets using Canva and Affinity; adapt across Adobe tools as needed.
• Prepare print-ready files with bleed, trim and color accuracy.
• Design business presentations and slide decks with visual storytelling.
• Manage multiple design projects and maintain brand consistency across clients.
• Engage with customers and internal teams to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Organize digital assets and stay updated on design trends and tools.

Skills

Typography

Color theory

Layout

Visual hierarchy

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Affinity Suite

Print production

Presentation design

Brand guidelines

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Canva

Affinity Suite (Pixel, Vector, Layout)

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Google Slides

PowerPoint

Keynote

Job description

About This Role

As a Graphic Designer, the contractor plays a central role in crafting compelling visual content for Design Pickle's customers. This role is built for a skilled, production-focused designer who brings strong design principles and communication-focused thinking to every request, translating client briefs into polished, brand-aligned assets across print, digital, and presentation formats. Visual storytelling, information hierarchy, and branded composition are core expectations regardless of deliverable type, supported by adaptable workflows across Canva, Affinity, and Adobe.

Specific Scope of Services

Apply strong graphic design principles, including typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy, to craft professional, high-quality digital and print assets aligned to client briefs and brand guidelines. Develop design assets primarily using Canva and the Affinity Suite , while remaining adaptable across creative software ecosystems, including Adobe. Prepare and deliver print-ready files across common formats (flyers, brochures, labels, merchandise, and similar collateral), with an understanding of print production standards such as bleed, trim, and color mode requirements. Design business presentations and slide decks that go beyond aesthetics, applying information hierarchy, branded slide composition, and visual storytelling to communicate ideas clearly and effectively for business audiences. Handle multiple design projects per day across various clients and industries. Engage regularly with Customers, and other team members to ensure design quality adheres to brand guidelines. Engage with Design Pickle's customers, understanding their queue and overall process, and address graphic design-related concerns effectively. Organize digital assets, including images, project files, and graphics, efficiently. Stay updated with the latest design tools, trends, and techniques to ensure the highest quality output.

Requirements

Strong foundation in core graphic design principles including typography, color theory, composition, layout, and visual hierarchy. Demonstrated ability to apply communication-focused design thinking across deliverable types, translating client goals into visually compelling, audience-appropriate assets. Proficiency in graphic design tools, including Canva as a primary delivery platform, with experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or the Affinity Suite (Pixel, Vector, Layout). Ability to transition between Adobe and Affinity-based workflows as needed. Solid understanding of print production standards including bleed, trim, safe zones, and color modes (CMYK/RGB). Proficiency in presentation tools such as Canva, Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Keynote, with demonstrated ability to design business presentations using visual storytelling, information hierarchy, and branded slide composition. Experience crafting visually appealing designs aligned with brand guidelines across digital, print, and presentation formats. Ability and adaptability to learn new tools and techniques quickly. A growth mindset: openness to receive feedback, learn new processes, and continuously improve your craft. Strong organizational and time-management skills for efficient project execution. Effective communication and collaboration skills to ensure client satisfaction. Intermediate/Advanced English proficiency (Upper Intermediate B2 English level), both orally and in writing, for effective client communication and seamless team interactions.

A strong portfolio with examples such as:

Social media and digital ads Print materials (flyers, brochures, labels) Logos and branding Merchandise designs Presentations (PPT/Google Slides) demonstrating visual storytelling and slide composition Web layouts (design only) Simple GIFs and infographics

Bonus Feel free to browse our work samples on our website and review the comprehensive scope of work before applying for this position.Our vision, purpose, and values guide how we work, collaborate, and innovate every day. We look for people who will embody these principles and help move Design Pickle forward.

Important: Brine Program

Before fully joining, you’ll go through a 2-week evaluation period called Brine during EST business hours. You’ll complete real design tasks to show your skills and speed. This step is required to move forward.